Summary: A new study from Hamamatsu University School of Medicine and international collaborators has identified a link between melatonin secretion and the severity of ADHD symptoms in children. The research suggests that genetic traits reducing nighttime melatonin production … [Read more...]
Time-Release Melatonin Maintains Sustained Nighttime Levels
Summary: Ritual announced the completion of a clinical trial on its Sleep BioSeries melatonin, a time-release supplement designed to support sleep by maintaining sustained melatonin levels throughout the night. The study, which utilized a randomized, double-blind, … [Read more...]
EMA Recommends Melatonin Drug for Children with Neurogenetic Disorders
Summary: The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended expanding the use of Slenyto, a prolonged-release melatonin drug, to treat insomnia in children with neurogenetic disorders. Originally approved in 2018 for children … [Read more...]
My Children Are Jet-Lagged. Can I Give Them Melatonin to Help Them Sleep?
By Sarah Blunden, CQUniversity Australia Dealing with time zone changes and jet lag can eat into the time we have to enjoy our holiday, or make adjusting to life at home all the more difficult. It can be even harder for children – and when children don’t sleep well, parents don’t … [Read more...]
Natrol Launches Time-Release Melatonin Gummies
Summary: Natrol has released time-launch melatonin gummies in 3mg and 10mg strengths. The twin-motion components presents immediate and extended melatonin release to support snooze by the night. These gummies aim to enable individuals with occasional sleeplessness and are readily … [Read more...]
Daycare Workers Charged for Adding Melatonin to Children’s Food
Summary: Four individuals—the owner of a Manchester, New Hampshire, in-home daycare and three employees—have been charged with child endangerment for allegedly adding melatonin to children’s food without parental consent. The investigation by Manchester Police began in November … [Read more...]
Melatonin Makers Urged to Follow New Safety, Labeling Guidelines
Summary: The Council for Accountable Diet (CRN) has introduced new voluntary rules for melatonin health supplements promoted for snooze help, emphasizing baby-deterrent packaging and clearer labeling, to improve shopper basic safety. These tips deal with difficulties these types … [Read more...]
Melatonin Makers Urged to Follow New Safety, Labeling Guidelines
Summary: The Council for Liable Nutrition (CRN) has launched new voluntary pointers for melatonin health supplements promoted for rest support, emphasizing boy or girl-deterrent packaging and clearer labeling, to greatly enhance shopper security. These rules deal with … [Read more...]